Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Calycanthus floridus floridus, Calycanthus floridus glaucus
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Habitat
shaded woods, Woodlands
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 22
21,22
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Light Yellow, Gold
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Gall, Powdery mildew
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Insects
Allergy
Toxic if not prepared properly
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antispasmodic, Cardiac, Disinfectant, Diuretic
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Disinfectant, Repellent
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Calycanthus floridus
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Sweetshrub
Daphne plant
In Hindi
sweetshrub
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
sweetshrub
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
sweetshrub
plante Daphne
In Spanish
sweetshrub
planta de Daphne
In Greek
sweetshrub
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
sweetshrub
Daphne planta
In Polish
sweetshrub
Daphne roślin
In Latin
sweetshrub
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Calycanthaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Sweetshrub and Daphne
Season and care of Sweetshrub and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Sweetshrub and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweetshrub season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sweetshrub is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Sweetshrub is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Sweetshrub and Daphne Physical Information
Sweetshrub and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Sweetshrub height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sweetshrub and Daphne are as follows:
Sweetshrub flower color: White, Light Yellow and Violet
Sweetshrub leaf color: Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sweetshrub and Daphne
Care of Sweetshrub and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweetshrub pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweetshrub needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.